Why do ichthyology unless it's to go into the field and see fish in their habitat? Trips to the field make ichthyolgy exciting, and during the four field trips this year we will explore the wide range of habitats for fishes in Georgia. From the headwaters in the Georgia Mountains through Piedmont rivers to the Georgia Coast, the diversity of fishes in our state is among the highest in the country. Prepare to get wet.  
 

Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium's River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings are home to more than 12,000 animals including fish, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, butterflies and more.

Trip: Sat, Feb 16th
Depart at 8:00 AM (be at BioSci no later than 7:50) from Bioscience Bldg. Loading Dock
Return before 8:00 PM

Cost: $18.00 per student due Feb 4 (see below) + bring cash for lunch

Sign up in lab by February 4th
Make check payable to Brett Albanese and bring it to lab on February 4th.

Georgia Mountains
Containing among the highest density of freshwater fish species on earth, the streams in North Georgia are fascinating places to explore the diversity of fishes


Trip: Sat, April 5th

Cost: Free, bring your own sack lunch
Depart at 8:00 AM behind BioSci

Wear grubby clothes and footwear that can get wet

Sapelo Island
 Although ignored by many tourists, the Georgia coastline has a spectacular array of species in its estuaries and along its beaches






Trip: Fri-Sun, April 11-13th

Depart from BioSci Loading Dock at 11:20 AM SHARP on the 11th

Return on 8:30 AM Ferry, Sunday, April 13th, sample Coastal Plain Fishes on the way back, arrive home late on Sunday Night, probably by dark

*Sign up in lab by March 3rd

Cost:

2 nights lodging, lab, trawling 
50.00
Food on the island (TA’s buy it )
~$15.00
Ferry Ride 
2.00
2 meals in the road
~20.00

 We will collect payment for lodging and island meals (~$65, total) the week before the trip.

Ben Burton Park

 








Trip: Sat, Mar 29th

Cost: Free, bring your own sack lunch

Depart at 10:00 AM from BioSci Loading Dock
Return by 3:00 PM (at the latest)

Wear grubby clothes and footwear that can get wet